BIOTECANADA
BIOTECANADA has met with MPs 8 times since January 2024, reaching 8 MPs across 2 parties. Most recent contact: February 23, 2026.
What they're asking for
In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/PATENT POLICY AND REGULATIONS in respect of creating Canada as one of the world's most competitive jurisdictions in protecting IP (e.g., match level of European Union via CETA negotiations)
February 23, 2026 · Karim Bardeesy · Liberal · Health; Industry; Intellectual Property; Internal Trade; International Trade
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (R&D) to ensure Canadian capacity in key sectors including biomanufacturing, life sciences, and biotechnology.
February 11, 2025 · Eric Melillo · Conservative · Environment; Health; Industry; International Trade; Agriculture
Establish accountability with the federally established Canadian Drug Agency (formerly Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies and Health) (CADTH) and its Common Drug Review process (Health Canada)
October 8, 2024 · Tom Kmiec · Conservative · Health; Industry
Full meeting log
8 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.
| Date | MP |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-23 | Karim Bardeesy · Liberal |
| 2026-02-23 | Dominic LeBlanc · Liberal |
| 2026-02-23 | Marjorie Michel · Liberal |
| 2025-02-11 | Eric Melillo · Conservative |
| 2024-10-08 | Tom Kmiec · Conservative |
| 2024-06-13 | Ryan Turnbull · Liberal |
| 2024-05-01 | Iqwinder Gaheer · Liberal |
| 2024-01-23 | Philip Lawrence · Conservative |